Owner’s ManualHigh Definition Video CameraModel No. HC-V180Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,and save this manual for future use.SQW0490Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)

Panasonic HC-V180 Owner's Manual

safety precautions

cautions for use

recording motion pictures

Accessories

Power supply

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Turning the unit on/off

Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode

About the Touch Menu

Setting date and time

Changing the Recording Mode

Recording motion pictures

Using the zoom

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Using the menu screen

Troubleshooting

About copyright

Specifications

Optional accessories

accessory order form

HC-V180

Information for Your Safety

operating instructions

Read this first

Names and Functions of Main Parts

Inserting/removing an SD card

Selecting a mode

How to use the touch screen

Before recording

Recording still pictures

Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode

Motion picture/Still picture playback

motion picture compatibility

Using the Setup Menu

date format

power lcd

hdmi resolution

format media

Level Shot Function

Intelligent Auto

intelligent auto mode

Intelligent Auto Plus

miniature effect

time lapse rec

Scene Mode

Endless Loop Recording

Manual recording

White Balance

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Manual Focus adjustment

Recording with the Touch Function

image stabilizer function

optical image stabilizer lock

Recording functions of operation icons

intelligent contrast control

intelligent exposure

backlight compensation

Recording functions of menus

zoom mode

rec mode

auto slow shtr

shooting guide

mic level

picture size

Playback Operations

Creating still picture from motion picture

Highlight & Time Frame Index

Resuming the previous playback

Various playback functions

Highlight Playback

entering text

Manual Edit

Baby Calendar

Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show

Deleting scenes/still pictures

Deleting part of a scene (AVCHD)

Dividing a scene (AVCHD)

Protecting scenes/still pictures

Convert to MP4

Connecting with an HDMI mini cable

Playback using VIERA Link

Copying/playing back with a USB HDD

Simple copy

Copy selected files

Playing back the USB HDD

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder video device, etc

dubbing in standard picture quality

important notice

Before Installing HD Writer LE 3.0

Operating environment

Installation

Connecting to a PC

to disconnect usb cable safely

About the PC display

Starting HD Writer LE 3.0

If using Mac (mass storage)

Indications

Messages

Cautions for use

about the battery

lcd monitor

Recording modes/approximate recordable time

Approximate number of recordable pictures

About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle

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